Indigenous communities worry Brazil’s election could hurt environment

Author: Monica YanakiewPublished on: October 25, 2026Country: Brazil
Environment & ClimatePolitics
Indigenous communities worry Brazil’s election could hurt environment

Indigenous communities in the Brazilian Amazon told Al Jazeera they are concerned about how the election outcome could affect environmental protections. Monica Yanakiew reports on their concerns. The article does not identify the candidates or specify which policies might change.

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